May 2006 Vol. 25. No. 5

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Ferndale: Transportation, meals on wheels, now a part of daily life

Older Americans Month champions choices for independence

Area Agency on Aging: Try riding the bus now that gas prices are so high

New CSL reps are from Del Norte County

McKinleyville seniors

Fortuna senior activities: Wellness Lecture Series at Senior Dining Room

Play ball! Humboldt Classics Senior Softball wants you

Ombudsman services - you can change a life

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America's aging population reached a turning point in 2006 - one of the nation's largest generations, the baby boomers, started turning 60. According to Area 1 Agency on Aging, as many as 78 million people constitute the baby boom generation, and they stand to make an enormous contribution to the rich character and wisdom older adults offer to all of us.

"Baby boomers are among the millions of mid-life and older adults who are continuing to redefine how we age," said Donna Chambers, A1AA executive director. "We must make sure there are a variety of opportunities for older adults to fully participate in community life."

This May, help celebrate Older Americans Month. This year's national theme, Choices for Independence, reflects the commitment to bolster the efforts of baby boomers and older adults to achieve healthy aging. Important elements include: empowerment in consumer choice; healthy lifestyles that emphasize nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and active participation in one's health care; and access to the tools necessary to make informed decisions. These elements help all adults maintain the dignity they deserve, providing more opportunities to live longer independently while contributing to the communities they cherish.

A1AA supports the desire of older adults to live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The combination of independence and choice are essential to the pursuit of healthy aging. A1AA projects cover a range of issues important to older adults, including health care, diet and physical activity, opportunities to volunteer and providing information they need to live independently.

If you are seeking more information for yourself or someone you care about, please call our Information and Assistance program in Humboldt at 442-9591, Del Norte 464-7876 and toll-free within California, 800-408-4636.